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Craig Cygler, mistakenly named as Greg Figler in Russian-language sources (born circa 1973, in Woree[2]) is an Australian-born Russian former rugby league footballer, and currently, an entrepreneur and director of the fuel and energy company NQpetro.[3]
Craig began his career at the Kangaroos club, for which he played in 1983–1986 at junior level.[citation needed]
Cygler began his senior career playing for Cairns Brothers club in 1991 in the u18 division and made his A grade debut in 1992. He was part of the Cairns Brothers[4] premiership winning side of 2000 in the Cairns District Rugby League competition. He played with Cairns Brothers from 1991 to 2000., beating Kangaroos and scoring a goal.[5] From 1993 to 1995 he played for the Cairns Foley Shield team, and in 1996 made his debut for the Cairns Cyclones in the Queensland Cup.[6]
Cygler became one of seven Australian citizens who, thanks to his Russian heritage, received the right to play for the Russian national side at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.[7][8] For Russia, he played two matches in the tournament.[9][1]
He is currently the director of the fuel and energy company NQpetro.[10]
Cygler was born in Woree, Australia.[citation needed]